Nearly one thousand islands covering about 80,000 square kilometres make the Solomon Islands the third largest archipelago in the South Pacific, covering an area between 5 and 12 degrees south of the equator. Its average temperature is 29C. Of its population of 320,000, only 104,000 live and work in an urban environment, most remain within a subsistence economy.

The capital Honiara has about 35,000 inhabitants, and one of only two other towns of any size is Gizo, with a population of about 2,000. The majority of its citizens are Solomon Islanders, with some Polynesians and Gilbertese among them. They are a friendly people, and the country is practically crime-free. The country has been independent since 1978, and is a western style democracy within the British Commonwealth.

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Map of Solomon Islands.
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Stepping out from the usual tourist path into the islands of the Solomons provinces is a totally unique and richly rewarding experience. Here amongst almost 1,000 islands and a friendly and culturally sensitive people, you will find the true meaning of the term 'ecotourism'. Without doubt, this is one of the few remaining, truly unspoiled tourist destinations in the world. Here genuine and simple hospitality takes the place of 5 star resorts and the people place natural beauty ahead of man made attractions. The visitor should be mindful that facilities are limited as travel becomes more distant from Honiara and the provincial main centre and towns.

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